Butler, 55, played college football at Memphis, then spent 10 years as a linebacker in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks. He coached at Cleveland before joining the Pittsburgh staff in 2003. He has a relationship with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin that dates back to when Butler was a Memphis assistant and Tomlin was his graduate assistant.

The (Nashville) Tennessean reported that the Titans have not yet requested permission from the Steelers to interview Butler, but the Steelers are expected to grant permission should it be requested.